After a year of heightened focus on diversity, equity and inclusion issues, leaders of the accounting profession are continuing in their commitment to make strides in this area. Accountability and transparency related to these issues will be pivotal in the coming years.
HR & talent management
Supporting AAPI talent in May and beyond
A diversity, equity, and inclusion consultant explains why DEI should more often be referred to as DEIB. She also offers tips for organizations and individuals to support employees of Asian heritage.
Leading and managing amid disruptive demographics
Paying attention to demographic trends can help organizational leaders make wise, forward-looking decisions. Those who ignore these statistics risk being left behind.
How hiring practices have shifted as a result of the pandemic
Companies should consider benefits and challenges of hiring workers outside their geographic area.
Assessment is key to a successful D&I effort
Before launching a diversity and inclusion program, learn where your organization stands in terms of D&I. Tools such as the AICPA’s Accounting Inclusion Maturity Model can help you track your progress.
How to support working parents without losing efficiency
This article explores policies companies can put in place to support employees with children during this uniquely challenging time without sacrificing efficiency.
How Stack Overflow raised millions while working remotely
This article discusses how one tech firm’s team managed to raise $85 million in investor funding while working remotely during the pandemic.
Trust and technology keep productivity up during pandemic
One company discusses how it found a way to magnify the strengths of remote work by employing a more informal check-in style and building on technology’s democratizing effects.
Give your staff great feedback — from a distance
This article discusses ways to make giving remote feedback easier and more effective.
3 tips for building remote-work policies that last
Working from home isn’t going away even after the pandemic finally abates, so employers need to ensure they have a strategy that can stand the test of time.
What anti-bias training can — and can’t — accomplish in the workplace
Carefully chosen, well-implemented anti-bias courses can buttress a company’s diversity and inclusion program when they are part of a clear strategy.
Building a truly effective D&I initiative
Studies show that a diverse workforce is a more productive, more profitable one. Establishing a strong diversity and inclusion program takes time, effort, and, above all, commitment from top leadership. Use these guidelines when structuring a D&I program.
Pandemic resilience starts with compassion, accountants say
Panelists at an AICPA fall Council presentation on resilience explained how basic values can drive success during troubled times such as the coronavirus pandemic.
Recruiting top finance talent in the public sector
Prospective employees often seek more than just a hefty starting salary. Here’s how to fire up your hire power.
Returning to work: Prioritizing mental health
As employees are welcomed back to work or back to the office amid the coronavirus pandemic, the most successful employers will help them care for their mental, physical, and emotional well-being.
Insight on hiring, top challenges, and more from U.S. finance execs
The economy continues to concern U.S. finance leaders. What are their other challenges, and where are they growing more optimistic? Hear more in this podcast episode.
How to get Black women leadership talent into the C-suite
Women, particularly Black women and other women of color, are a rare sight in executive leadership. A panel discussion at ENGAGE explores why and how to change it.
7 human behavior insights you need to know
In times of unprecedented change, adaptation is critical. Expert voices share insight on the findings and recommendations of a new report.
What you probably didn’t know about racism in the workplace
The culture of a workplace, be that in a company or an accounting firm, determines how employees and customers are treated, says Stephanie Creary. To assess how racism is a factor requires open, frank conversations and leaders willing to listen and learn what they probably didn’t know.
Together, we can make a difference: A 12-step plan to address racism and unconscious bias
CPAs have an opportunity to improve their workplaces and communities amid a racial justice movement that began in response to police killings of Black and African Americans.
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